Best Colleges in Missouri

76
Universities
21
Community Colleges
97
Total Institutions

Explore 97 colleges and universities in Missouri, ranked by the Repit College Score. Our ratings evaluate graduation rates, affordability, resources, and student experience.

#1
A

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, MO • 16,500 students
Private Non-Profit
94%
Grad Rate
#2
B+

College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, MO • 1,427 students
Private Non-Profit
61%
Grad Rate
#3
B

University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, MO • 14,800 students
Public
57%
Grad Rate
$12k
Net Price
16%
Off-Campus
#4
B

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO • 31,013 students
Public
76%
Grad Rate
$20k
Net Price
#5
B

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO • 15,277 students
Public
56%
Grad Rate
$14k
Net Price
13%
Off-Campus
#6
B

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO • 17,202 students
Private Non-Profit
80%
Grad Rate
#7
B

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, MO • 7,156 students
Public
64%
Grad Rate
$14k
Net Price
#8
B

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO • 3,636 students
Public
68%
Grad Rate
$13k
Net Price
#9
C+

William Jewell College

Liberty, MO • 886 students
Private Non-Profit
62%
Grad Rate
#10
C+

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO • 12,788 students
Public
49%
Grad Rate
$16k
Net Price
#11
C+

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Kansas City, MO • 3,840 students
Private Non-Profit
70%
Grad Rate
#12
C+

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, MO • 9,664 students
Public
58%
Grad Rate
$15k
Net Price
#13
C+

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, MO • 3,496 students
Private Non-Profit
76%
Grad Rate
#14
C+

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO • 9,686 students
Public
56%
Grad Rate
$15k
Net Price
9%
Off-Campus
#15
C+

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO • 23,418 students
Public
57%
Grad Rate
$17k
Net Price
#16
C+

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO • 7,606 students
Private Non-Profit
61%
Grad Rate
#17
C+

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO • 3,817 students
Public
40%
Grad Rate
$13k
Net Price
15%
Off-Campus
#18
C+

Conception Seminary College

Conception, MO • 41 students
Private Non-Profit
64%
Grad Rate
#19
C+

Cottey College

Nevada, MO • 266 students
Private Non-Profit
61%
Grad Rate
#20
C+

Evangel University

Springfield, MO • 2,157 students
Private Non-Profit
65%
Grad Rate
#21
C+

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, MO • 11,036 students
Public
32%
Grad Rate
$6k
Net Price
42%
Off-Campus
#22
C+

Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts

Saint Louis, MO • 95 students
Private For-Profit
80%
Grad Rate
#23
C+

Cox College

Springfield, MO • 795 students
Private Non-Profit
100%
Grad Rate
#24
C+

Drury University

Springfield, MO • 1,596 students
Private Non-Profit
66%
Grad Rate
#25
C+

Kansas City Art Institute

Kansas City, MO • 789 students
Private Non-Profit
65%
Grad Rate
#26
C+

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, MO • 9,883 students
Private Non-Profit
72%
Grad Rate
#27
C+

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO • 7,288 students
Private Non-Profit
50%
Grad Rate
#28
C+

Saint Louis Community College

Bridgeton, MO • 14,627 students
Public
18%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
11%
Off-Campus
#29
C+

Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Cape Girardeau, MO • 147 students
Private Non-Profit
100%
Grad Rate
#30
C+

Calvary University

Kansas City, MO • 262 students
Private Non-Profit
53%
Grad Rate
#31
C+

Harris-Stowe State University

Saint Louis, MO • 1,098 students
Public
27%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#32
C+

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis

Saint Louis, MO • 631 students
Private Non-Profit
75%
Grad Rate
#33
C

Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, MO • 4,090 students
Public
38%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
18%
Off-Campus
#34
C

Central Christian College of the Bible

Moberly, MO • 183 students
Private Non-Profit
41%
Grad Rate
#35
C

Ozark Christian College

Joplin, MO • 701 students
Private Non-Profit
68%
Grad Rate
#36
C

Hannibal-LaGrange University

Hannibal, MO • 441 students
Private Non-Profit
44%
Grad Rate
#37
C

Lincoln University

Jefferson City, MO • 1,799 students
Public
22%
Grad Rate
$13k
Net Price
13%
Off-Campus
#38
C

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, MO • 1,696 students
Private Non-Profit
51%
Grad Rate
#39
C

Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, MO • 2,155 students
Private Non-Profit
51%
Grad Rate
#40
C

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, MO • 5,641 students
Private Non-Profit
48%
Grad Rate
#41
C

City Vision University

Kansas City, MO • 234 students
Private Non-Profit
#42
C

Columbia College

Columbia, MO • 6,046 students
Private Non-Profit
46%
Grad Rate
#43
C

Park University

Parkville, MO • 6,634 students
Private Non-Profit
30%
Grad Rate
#44
C

William Woods University

Fulton, MO • 1,729 students
Private Non-Profit
57%
Grad Rate
#45
C

Urshan College

Wentzville, MO • 514 students
Private Non-Profit
55%
Grad Rate
#46
C

Avila University

Kansas City, MO • 1,733 students
Private Non-Profit
43%
Grad Rate
#47
C

Mission University

Springfield, MO • 377 students
Private Non-Profit
38%
Grad Rate
#48
C

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Fayette, MO • 1,017 students
Private Non-Profit
53%
Grad Rate
#49
C

Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing

Saint Louis, MO • 499 students
Private Non-Profit
#50
C

Kenrick Glennon Seminary

Saint Louis, MO • 75 students
Private Non-Profit
#51
C

Research College of Nursing

Kansas City, MO • 303 students
Private For-Profit
#52
C

Westminster College

Fulton, MO • 593 students
Private Non-Profit
57%
Grad Rate
#53
C

Missouri Valley College

Marshall, MO • 1,619 students
Private Non-Profit
24%
Grad Rate
#54
C

Stephens College

Columbia, MO • 532 students
Private Non-Profit
47%
Grad Rate
#55
C

Kansas City University

Kansas City, MO • 2,048 students
Private Non-Profit
#56
C

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, MO • 600 students
Private Non-Profit
#57
C

Evangel University-College of Online Learning

Springfield, MO • 241 students
Private Non-Profit
#58
C

A T Still University of Health Sciences

Kirksville, MO • 3,629 students
Private Non-Profit
#59
C

Covenant Theological Seminary

Saint Louis, MO • 607 students
Private Non-Profit
#60
C

St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton

Fenton, MO • 430 students
Private For-Profit
74%
Grad Rate
#61
C

Culver-Stockton College

Canton, MO • 1,069 students
Private Non-Profit
50%
Grad Rate
#62
C

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, MO • 874 students
Private Non-Profit
57%
Grad Rate
#63
C

Urshan Graduate School of Theology

Wentzville, MO • 120 students
Private Non-Profit
#64
C

Aquinas Institute of Theology

Saint Louis, MO • 83 students
Private Non-Profit
#65
C

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, MO • 172 students
Private Non-Profit
#66
D

Eden Theological Seminary

Webster Groves, MO • 85 students
Private Non-Profit
#67
D

The Continents States University

St. Louis, MO • 10 students
Private Non-Profit
#68
D

University of Missouri-System Office

Columbia, MO
Public
#69
D

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Fayette, MO • 3,601 students
Private Non-Profit
0%
Grad Rate
#70
D

Ponce Health Sciences University-St Louis

St. Louis, MO • 119 students
Private For-Profit
#71
D

Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies

Springfield, MO • 716 students
Private Non-Profit
32%
Grad Rate
#72
D

Chamberlain University-Missouri

St. Louis, MO • 328 students
Private For-Profit
33%
Grad Rate
#73
D

Bryan University

Springfield, MO • 159 students
Private For-Profit
28%
Grad Rate
#74
D

Bolivar Technical College

Bolivar, MO • 144 students
Private Non-Profit
0%
Grad Rate
#75
D

Concorde Career College-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO • 240 students
Private For-Profit
57%
Grad Rate
#76
D

Logan University

Chesterfield, MO • 1,582 students
Private Non-Profit
0%
Grad Rate
#1
B

State Technical College of Missouri

Linn, MO • 2,259 students
Public
79%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
#2
C+

Crowder College

Neosho, MO • 3,865 students
Public
43%
Grad Rate
$5k
Net Price
#3
C+

Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center

Cape Girardeau, MO • 212 students
Public
81%
Grad Rate
$18k
Net Price
#4
C+

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO • 12,994 students
Public
29%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#5
C+

State Fair Community College

Sedalia, MO • 3,754 students
Public
40%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
#6
C+

North Central Missouri College

Trenton, MO • 1,847 students
Public
56%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#7
C

Mineral Area College

Park Hills, MO • 2,389 students
Public
42%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
#8
C

Jefferson College

Hillsboro, MO • 3,769 students
Public
32%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
#9
C

Missouri State University-West Plains

West Plains, MO • 1,726 students
Public
35%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#10
C

WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield

Springfield, MO • 79 students
Private For-Profit
66%
Grad Rate
#11
C

American Trade School

Saint Ann, MO • 140 students
Private For-Profit
64%
Grad Rate
#12
C

East Central College

Union, MO • 2,638 students
Public
38%
Grad Rate
$12k
Net Price
#13
C

Moberly Area Community College

Moberly, MO • 4,997 students
Public
39%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
#14
C

St Charles Community College

Cottleville, MO • 5,902 students
Public
23%
Grad Rate
$3k
Net Price
#15
C

Three Rivers College

Poplar Bluff, MO • 2,682 students
Public
35%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#16
C

WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO • 179 students
Private For-Profit
60%
Grad Rate
#17
C

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO • 211 students
Private For-Profit
46%
Grad Rate
#18
D

Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church

Ozark, MO • 98 students
Private Non-Profit
63%
Grad Rate
#19
D

Midwest Institute

Earth City, MO • 151 students
Private For-Profit
65%
Grad Rate
#20
D

Texas County Technical College

Houston, MO • 71 students
Private For-Profit
25%
Grad Rate
#21
D

Pinnacle Career Institute

Kansas City, MO • 488 students
Private For-Profit
56%
Grad Rate

Cities with Multiple Colleges

Cape Girardeau 3 colleges
Kirksville 2 colleges
Saint Louis 16 colleges
Joplin 2 colleges
Columbia 4 colleges
Moberly 2 colleges
Springfield 10 colleges
Kansas City 15 colleges
Fulton 2 colleges
Wentzville 2 colleges
Fayette 2 colleges
Bolivar 2 colleges
St. Louis 3 colleges

About College Rankings in Missouri

The Repit College Score ranks 97 colleges and universities in Missouri based on outcomes (graduation rates, retention), affordability (net cost, financial aid), resources (class sizes, faculty ratios), and student experience (campus life, housing options).

4-Year Universities (76): Bachelor's degree-granting institutions including public universities, private colleges, and research institutions.

2-Year Colleges (21): Community colleges and technical schools offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Colleges in Missouri

How many colleges are in Missouri?

There are 97 accredited colleges and universities in Missouri tracked by Repit, including 76 4-year institutions and 21 community colleges. Each school is rated using our proprietary scoring system that evaluates outcomes, affordability, and resources.

How does Repit rate colleges?

Repit rates colleges on a 100-point scale across five categories: Outcomes (graduation and retention rates), Affordability (net cost and financial aid), Resources (class sizes and selectivity), Experience (campus life and learning format), and Prestige (reputation and recognition). Each factor is weighted and combined into an overall score and letter grade.

Should I attend a public or private college in Missouri?

Missouri has both public and private institutions. Public schools often offer lower tuition for state residents, while private schools may provide more financial aid. Compare net prices and outcomes using Repit's detailed college profiles to find the best value for your situation.

Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology